The Strange Fate of 10 One Hit Wonders

Gangsta rap was just about to completely reshape the hip-hop universe in 1991, but New Jersey-based hip-hop duo P.M. Dawn snuck in under the wire with “Set Adrift On Memory Bliss,” their #1 Billboard hit that brought a smooth New Age vibe to rap music.

The song was a huge crossover success and they released a few follow-ups but never rose to #1 on the Billboard charts again. Unfortunately, rapper Prince Be suffered a stroke in 2005 that paralyzed half his body, and another stroke in 2009 led to an infection that cost him his right leg.

Prince Be of P.M. Dawn, “Set Adrift On Memory Bliss” – Leg Amputated

Gangsta rap was just about to completely reshape the hip-hop universe in 1991, but New Jersey-based hip-hop duo P.M. Dawn snuck in under the wire with “Set Adrift On Memory Bliss,” their #1 Billboard hit that brought a smooth New Age vibe to rap music.

The song was a huge crossover success and they released a few follow-ups but never rose to #1 on the Billboard charts again. Unfortunately, rapper Prince Be suffered a stroke in 2005 that paralyzed half his body, and another stroke in 2009 led to an infection that cost him his right leg.